fire alarm technician

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Service
• Remote location
• Various locations

Tasks

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Prepare cost estimates
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan